Kaleva Button Bumps

Kaleva Design has invented a product that many Miata
owners may not have even wondered about, but may wish they
had. The Miata has two horn buttons, each are mounted on the
steering wheel. They have a small indentation for the thumbs
of the driver to rest in. Trouble is, when you need to find
the buttons in a hurry, you may not be able to if the wheel
is spinning or if your hands are not positioned at 3 and 9
o'clock on the wheel.

That's where Kaleve Design's new horn buttons step in.
They turn the indentation for your thumbs into two small
"speed bumps" instead. They come in black to match
the OEM horn buttons, and in polished silver to match the
polished voo-doo shift knob.

The way they work is rather simple. They are two small
"bumps" that resemble the little "road
nipples" you see in the street that mark lanes for you.
They have a strong adhesive on the back and you simple stick
them over the indented portion of the button.

-Would I change anything about the design? Yes. The
stick-on buttons are flat on the bottom. Therefore, the only
stickum that comes in contact with the button is along the
perimeter of the circle. You have to center the button
EXACTLY TO CENTER to take full advantage of the stickum. Mine
fit pretty well and have not slipped or come off during the
last couple of weeks. A curved bottom would help this
problem. On the other hand, a change to the entire button
would require dis-assembly of the steering wheel and airbag
and would therefore require too much work for the pay-off
IMO.

-Would I buy them again? Certainly! They are subtle
enough not to impair my driving, and I haven't
"accidentlly" tripped the horn or even come close.
It feels nice to know EXACTLY where the button is without
having to glance down to see it, and it provides a nice touch
to match my voo-doo knob!

Installation (even with my huge thumbs) was very simple
and easy, and took less than 5 minutes. They are just as
easily dis-assembled for the individual who grows to dislike
them.

Overall, I would give the product 5/5 stars for value and
4/5 stars for design. Either way, its a subtle change to the
look and feel of things that only serious miataphiles would
notice!